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News & views: December 2024

Medical Forum·December 15, 2024

Breakthrough for kids with rare diseases; Lions hearing expands; WA Medicare awards; IUD cancer link queried; Clinic milestone; Sums on virtual care; Neurodivergent mums’ care; Letter to Editor; Baby boomers want home health care; St John looks to future amid sector pressures. Read More...

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·9 mins read·

Government left holding the baby

Cathy O’Leary, Editor·December 15, 2024

While the will of many seems to support change, it has been a long and frustrating road for West Australians waiting for a modern-day reboot of our surrogacy laws. Read More...

Guest Column

·1 min read·

Treatment options for foot pain

Dr Dan Marshall·December 14, 2024

Previously I have written about causes and investigations for foot pain Once the underlying cause of foot pain is diagnosed, the appropriate treatment plan can be developed. The mainstay of most foot pathologies is non-operative measures. Read More...

Clinical Articles

·4 mins read·

Chronic pain in the elderly – assessment and challenges

Dr Reza Feizerfan·December 12, 2024

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has quoted the prevalence of chronic pain to be 20% between the ages of 65-74, increasing to 24% in those 85 and over. With an aging population, managing chronic pain in older adults has become an increasingly important area of healthcare, albeit with its challenges. Read More...

Clinical Articles

·3 mins read·

Peripheral vascular disease

Dr Nishath Altaf & Dr Irina Baimatova·December 12, 2024

Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) refers to a range of symptoms usually resulting from atherosclerosis of arteries. In Australia it is estimated that 10% of patients in the primary care setting suffer from PVD and 20% of all patients over the age of 75 have arterial disease. Read More...

Clinical Articles

·3 mins read·

‘Tis the season for dodgy booze claims

Medical Forum·December 12, 2024

It is the season for Christmas parties, mince pies and a cheeky tipple, but researchers are warning us not to be fooled by dodgy alcohol marketing that claim some drinks are healthier. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

·2 mins read·

WA kids miss out on vax

Medical Forum·December 12, 2024

Vaccination rates among children in WA are lagging far behind the national benchmark, prompting public health concerns. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

·2 mins read·

Parental leave means less rego

Medical Forum·December 12, 2024

GPs and other health professionals who take parental leave will soon be able to save on their annual registration fees. Read More...

Medical Forum Weekly

·1 min read·

Features

WA’s smoking success story threatened by vapes

Detail needed on program replacing NDIS autism support

Closing the respiratory care gap

Call for distinct bereavement services – how to support patients

Clinicals

Aspiration risk and weight loss medication

Predicting childhood asthma before onset

Surgical intervention for lung cancer

Paediatric ENT considerations in upper respiratory infections

Guest Columns

General practice standards – have your say

Scope of practice: GP’s expertise in writing a script

Supporting cancer patients beyond diagnosis

Lifestyle

Lace up your hiking boots for WanderFest

Enjoy 3drops of wine in the Great Southern

Shey Marque: From medical research to poetry

Mr Barval Fine Wines – an evolving Margaret River gem

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News & views: December 2024

Government left holding the baby

Treatment options for foot pain

Chronic pain in the elderly – assessment and challenges

Peripheral vascular disease

‘Tis the season for dodgy booze claims

WA kids miss out on vax

Parental leave means less rego

Hatherley Medical Centre – Full-Time General Practitioner

SCARBOROUGH: Looking for a permanent GP

Swan View Family Practice – Eastern Perth Metro

Full time GP – Baldivis Medical Centre

Bunbury – GP Full time

WEMBLEY DOWNS – GP Full/Part-time